Head of Electrical Operations

Cibsejournal; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 66,000 - GBP 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organization in Scotland is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to oversee technical aspects of electrical systems, including maintenance and compliance with safety standards. The candidate should be a Chartered Electrical Engineer with significant experience in electrical management and knowledge of relevant legislation. This role offers a salary starting at £66,720 with excellent benefits, including a civil service pension and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Civil Service Pension

Annual Leave allowance of 25 days

Generous sick pay scheme

Excellent training and development opportunities

Hybrid Working & flexi time

Qualifications

• Experience with planned and unplanned maintenance of electrical systems.
• Working knowledge of current electrical standards and legislation.
• Experience in training specifications for electrical competency.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for asset maintenance and renewals for electrical systems.
• Technical authority for the approval of design and quality of electrical work.
• Monitoring developments in electrical technologies.
• Ensure compliance with electrical standards and legislation.

Skills

Chartered Electrical Engineer

Electrical system management

Health, Safety and Environmental legislation

Education

Relevant degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you will be accountable for technical oversight of all the client's Assets, Buildings and Electrical Systems. This includes the definition of planned and unplanned maintenance and renewal programmes, electrical competency and training specifications, monitoring and implementation of relevant new technologies and being the technical approver of design and quality of electrical work on different projects, mainly from refurbishment projects to CAPEX projects across Scotland.

You will be a Chartered Electrical Engineer with associated knowledge of current electrical standards and associated legislation and significant electrical system management experience and achievement. You will have working knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation, quality, and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Accountable for definition of planned and unplanned asset maintenance and renewals for building electrical systems to meet the highest standards of safety, environmental compliance, legal compliance, and efficiency throughout life to satisfy business requirements.
• Accountable as technical authority for the approval of design and the quality of electrical work from the project team.
• Accountable for defining and maintaining the clients' electrical technicians' and engineers' technical competency and continued technical training specification to meet legal compliance and the clients' current and future technology and business needs.
• Responsible for the monitoring of developments in Electrical technologies.
• Responsible to the Asset Manager for Electrical Strategy and Policy
• As required, represent the client on electrical matters in intercompany activities, and other professional bodies.
• In cooperation with inventory management, ensure suitable and sufficient spares are specified and maintained for maintenance projects.
• Manage overall electrical condition and management of the client's assets and buildings
• Electrical hazards and defects responded to and reduced.
• Clear any backlog of overdue maintenance.
• Estate and staff compliance with electrical standards and legislation
• Defects are analysed and reduced through rectification, improved maintenance and system improvements.
• Audit reports

Salary and Benefits

• £66,720 per annum, rising to £72,669 after 1 year in post.
• A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 28%
• Annual Leave allowance of 25 days, rising by 1 day per year of service up to 30 days
• 11.5 days for Public Holidays
• Generous sick pay scheme and family leave policies.
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Hybrid Working & flexi time when working in the office

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional electrical candidate to bring their experience and expertise to a highly desired public sector organisation. Interested?

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